For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 255 students in Bellaire, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bellaire, MI are Bellaire Middlehigh School and John R Rodger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellaire, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bellaire have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bellaire, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellaire Middlehigh School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 W Forrest Home Ave
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Gr: 6-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
John R Rodger Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6535 John R Rodgers Rd
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8916
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8916
Gr: K-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Bellaire, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
204 W. Forest Home Avenue
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Gr: 6-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bellaire, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bellaire, MI include Bellaire Middlehigh School and John R Rodger Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bellaire?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bellaire.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellaire?
Bellaire public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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